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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 - Orestes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4 when Leander and Orestes come across a fast-flowing stream, how far does Leander think they are from a village where his mother's family is from?
(a) Half a day.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) A day.

2. In Chapter 3, when a messenger comes with a message for Aegisthus' what does Electra sees in Aegisthus' eyes?
(a) Anger.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Fear.
(d) Triumph.

3. In Chapter 2, when Orestes and the guards reach their destination, how many boys are already there?
(a) 5-6.
(b) 8-11.
(c) 10 or more.
(d) 11-13.

4. In Chapter 4, who tells Orestes that his mother killed his father?
(a) Leander.
(b) Mitros.
(c) Electra.
(d) Theodotus.

5. In Chapter 1, how many men did Aegisthus have that were loyal to him?
(a) 600.
(b) 450.
(c) 750.
(d) 500.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Electra's mother react when Electra arrives for Dinos' feast in Chapter 3?

2. In Chapter 1, what did Clytemnestra want the old woman to weave poison into?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 3, where do a set of winding steps lead?

4. In Chapter 4, what does Aegisthus do when Clytemnestra asks him if they had any control when Orestes was taken away?

5. In Chapter 2, where does a guard take Orestes when he leaves his mother's room?

(see the answer key)

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